More Christmas

Here are a few more photos from Christmas out in Canmore - these first 2 - I can't believe I am posting them - she looks pretty white trash to me.

The can of pop - she loves Root Beer (she usually only gets it out at the trailer), but Santa put on in her stocking.

The hat - well my wonderful brother-in-law thought it was appropriate wear for myself - right..... (note the sarcasm on that one).

Showing off Swiper - he is a hard little guy to find - but Jackie loves Swiper and Grandma and Grandpa along with Auntie Kristi and some US shipping were able to make Jackie's day by getting Swiper for her.

She is also in the tent that her and Anderson got from Grandma and Grandpa too.

Who didn't love a fort when we were kids?

A Toboggan Ride

For Christmas this year Anderson got a sled – Jackie got one last year; both presents from Grandma and Grandpa.

It was a little too cold for hitting a hill, but we got out for a short walk instead and then hit the park for a little bit.



Oh, she is a girl alright - love the fashion statement with the glasses.

Christmas Morning

This year for Christmas we headed out to Canmore and were able to share Christmas morning with Grandma and Grandpa, Jacqueline understood the concept of Santa and Christmas morning quite well this year. She was pretty excited leading up to it and thrilled to see Santa ate his milk and cookies and the reindeer did not quite finish his carrot.

Santa left quite a few gifts and filled all the stockings while we all slept, I missed the look on her face when she came in and saw it all, but Adam said it was great – a look a amazement and wonder that it actually happened and he came.

We had a great time opening presents; both kids took home quite a bit of loot thanks not just to Santa but also Grandma, Grandpa and all the aunts and uncles (oh and Mom and Dad of course).

I love the look on her face here - on her way to check out the stockings.

Brutis got to open his gifts too and enjoyed getting some new stuffed toys he can kill.

A little bit of breaky.

Anna's Christmas Party

An event we look forward to every year is Anna’s Christmas Party, for those of you that are just joining us in this blog, Anna is the children’s day home provider.

We all love her, not just for what she does every day (and let me tell you she is amazing) but for what she does on the big events too. Not only is every child greeted with a birthday cake on their special day, but Anna puts together an amazing Christmas party every year.

She invites all her current children and their parents and also al her past children get an invitation too. Then she feeds us all her homemade Hungarian food and Santa makes an appearance, bringing a gift for every child no matter how big or small.

We had a wonderful time and look forward to next year already.

Copy Cat

I am not sure who he is coping myself or Jacqueline (Jackie loves to talk on the phone to anyone I might be trying to have a conversation with).

Panties

Today Jackie is wearing panties for the first time – yeah! Crossing our fingers for minimal accidents, but extra pants are accompanying her to day home today.

Walking

Our little man is now up and walking quite well. His absolute favourite thing to do is walk the circle of our main floor – he just walks and walks and walks.

He is much happier now, he can sort of keep up with Jackie and he thoroughly enjoys stalking the dog – poor Brutis.

Snuggles

On those rare moments a 1 year old will sit still, I sit still and soak it all up.

I know someday he will never sit still, and then soon after that he will be too big to sit on my lap.

Auntie Kristi

We lucked out due to a snow storm Auntie Kristi and Uncle Marko stayed the night with us. Both kids were pretty happy to see them when they finally woke up in the morning.